HERE is another BLM link That deals with hunting in CA. The one above posted by taperxz gets you to the CA BLM site and is a good one too, especially if...... you're hunting "Flowers".

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I was on the DFG website today and wanted to register for a pheasant hunt but it asked me for a 10-Digit GO ID Number...Can anybody help as to what that number is and where I can go to obtain it. Thanks.

yes, not sure on the older ones, go to your local DFG office and get a new license, I dont think there is any more non-electronic ones left, so, i'm guessing, if you dont have an electronic license, you may not have 2011-2012 license.

Very nice, thanks, can any of these links tell me how many rounds I can legally carry in my rifle? I'm tired of looking and calling DFG.

California hunting laws have ZERO requirements/restrictions for rifle round count or handgun or archery () round count. Notice my emphasis. In other words, you can hunt, in California, with as many rounds (arrows/bolts ) in your rifle, handgun or archery setup () as is otherwise legal.

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Rifles and Handguns/Pistols: There are NO Limitations set by DFG on Magazine Capacity for Hunting any species. If it is a CA Legal Rifle/Pistol you can hunt with it.

Shotguns for ALL Game Animals (+Crows): Big Game, Small Game, Upland Game Birds, and Waterfowl Hunting are limited to 3 shells (2 in the mag + 1 in the chamber) [Crows are Non-Game, but are also limited to 3 shells]
See F&G code Subdivision 2. Game and Furbearers §311, §353, §485, §507

Very nice, thanks, can any of these links tell me how many rounds I can legally carry in my rifle? I'm tired of looking and calling DFG.

Here is the letter I sent to the CDFW. I hope this clears the confusion.I'm going to take a copy of this with me when I go hunting.

Hello,
Can you cite a code regarding magazine capacity for hunting large game? It is a widely held belief that 5 rounds in a magazine is the legal limit for big game.I can find no codes to support that belief. With the increased use of AR platform rifles used for taking game the magazine capacities have grown. What is the official DFG stance on magazine capacity for hunting large mammals.
Thank you
th
707 XXX-XXXX
Here is the reply

On 5/3/2013 1:57 PM, Bess, David@Wildlife wrote:
> California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Law Enforcement Division is a State agency. The California State Law as it applies to magazine capacity is 10 rounds. This is what is applicable to the scenario you presented in regards to hunting big game using a weapon system that utilizes a magazine. If you require additional clarification please contact me.
>
> David Bess, Captain
> Law Enforcement Division
> California Department of Fish and Wildlife
> 1416 9th Street - Room 1326
> Sacramento, CA 95814
> (916) 651-9982
> David.Bess@wildlife.ca.gov
> www.wildlife.ca.gov

Unlike shotguns, which are restricted to 3 shells when hunting game species, there is nothing in the Fish & Game Code nor the CA Code of Regulations that restricts the number of rounds a hunter may have in his/her rifle.

That being said, federal and state firearms laws address the issue of "large capacity" magazines. See the definition of large capacity magazine below. Please refer to the CA Dept. of Justice's website (or call them) for additional information regarding hi-capacity magazines. Also, be aware that many "AR" rifles (Colt AR15 series, Beretta AR 70, Armalite AR 180) are classified as "assault weapons" and are prohibited to use on a number of public lands. Before hunting any such rifle, check with the agency in charge (BLM, US Forest Service, etc.) and make sure you can use the gun you have.

CA Penal Code Section 32310.
Except as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 32400) of this chapter and in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 17700) of Division 2 of Title 2, commencing January 1, 2000, any person in this state who manufactures or causes to be manufactured, imports into the state, keeps for sale, or offers or exposes for sale, or who gives, or lends, any large-capacity magazine is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year or imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170.

PC 16740.
As used in this part, "large-capacity magazine" means any ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds, but shall not be construed to include any of the following:
(a) A feeding device that has been permanently altered so that it cannot accommodate more than 10 rounds.
(b) A .22 caliber tube ammunition feeding device.
(c) A tubular magazine that is contained in a lever-action firearm.

Here is the letter I sent to the CDFW. I hope this clears the confusion.I'm going to take a copy of this with me when I go hunting.

Hello,
Can you cite a code regarding magazine capacity for hunting large game? It is a widely held belief that 5 rounds in a magazine is the legal limit for big game.I can find no codes to support that belief. With the increased use of AR platform rifles used for taking game the magazine capacities have grown. What is the official DFG stance on magazine capacity for hunting large mammals.
Thank you
th
707 XXX-XXXX
Here is the reply

On 5/3/2013 1:57 PM, Bess, David@Wildlife wrote:
> California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Law Enforcement Division is a State agency. The California State Law as it applies to magazine capacity is 10 rounds. This is what is applicable to the scenario you presented in regards to hunting big game using a weapon system that utilizes a magazine. If you require additional clarification please contact me.
>
> David Bess, Captain
> Law Enforcement Division
> California Department of Fish and Wildlife
> 1416 9th Street - Room 1326
> Sacramento, CA 95814
> (916) 651-9982
> David.Bess@wildlife.ca.gov
> www.wildlife.ca.gov

This contributes nothing to this thread. FUD from DFG is still FUD.
Unless you are trying to prove that even DFG employees dont know the laws.

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Unlike shotguns, which are restricted to 3 shells when hunting game species, there is nothing in the Fish & Game Code nor the CA Code of Regulations that restricts the number of rounds a hunter may have in his/her rifle.

That being said, federal and state firearms laws address the issue of "large capacity" magazines. See the definition of large capacity magazine below. Please refer to the CA Dept. of Justice's website (or call them) for additional information regarding hi-capacity magazines. Also, be aware that many "AR" rifles (Colt AR15 series, Beretta AR 70, Armalite AR 180) are classified as "assault weapons" and are prohibited to use on a number of public lands. Before hunting any such rifle, check with the agency in charge (BLM, US Forest Service, etc.) and make sure you can use the gun you have.

CA Penal Code Section 32310.
Except as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 32400) of this chapter and in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 17700) of Division 2 of Title 2, commencing January 1, 2000, any person in this state who manufactures or causes to be manufactured, imports into the state, keeps for sale, or offers or exposes for sale, or who gives, or lends, any large-capacity magazine is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year or imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170.

PC 16740.
As used in this part, "large-capacity magazine" means any ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds, but shall not be construed to include any of the following:
(a) A feeding device that has been permanently altered so that it cannot accommodate more than 10 rounds.
(b) A .22 caliber tube ammunition feeding device.
(c) A tubular magazine that is contained in a lever-action firearm.

Maybe it's a Socal and central coast thing, that's where I monitor the most. Trust me, I've asked the wardens why no chatter and they don't want info going out over the air. Cellphones are their friends. Would your want you 20 going out OTA on a raid? Or tactics?